Coefficient

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following is true of a coefficient:

  • It is the numerical factor of a term.





Example


3 is the coefficient in 3x

1 is the coefficient in z

2 3
is the coefficient in
2 3
x2


Coefficient Activity

Non-example


Four is the exponent in the algebraic expression 3x4.


Seven is the constant in the algebraic expression 4x + 7.


TEKS: 8(8)(A), 8(8)(B), 8(8)(C)